Hail to the DIY!

4/4: Here’s the issue: today's lumber has fewer cellulose fibers because trees are harvested at just 20-30 years old, not 100+. Without those dense growth rings, wood isn’t as strong. That means you need more of it to carry the same loads, adding to the cost and effort. 📉🏗️

3/4: Much of today's lumber comes from younger trees, and it’s weaker than wood from 50+ years ago. Remodel an old house, and you'll find 100-year-old framing that's still straight and strong. Compare that to houses less than 10 years old, already showing decay and bending. 🌲🏚️

2/4: Try this: shine a laser along a wall in your house. That beam will likely hit uneven spots within 2 feet, even if the wall seems straight. Drywall tape, float, and texture help hide these flaws. Smooth, flat walls take extra effort—and that's why they cost more! 🎯👷

Nuts and Seeds: Cashews, Almonds, Pistachios, Chia seeds, Flaxseeds

Sweeteners: Cane sugar, Honey, Maple syrup

Specialty and Ethnic Foods: Tortillas, Naan, Sushi ingredients (nori, wasabi), Tofu, Miso, Kimchi, Sauerkraut

Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Wine, Certain imported beers, Fruit juices (orange juice, cranberry juice)

Processed and Packaged Foods: Pasta, Canned vegetables and fruits, Jams and preserves, Chocolates, Biscuits and cookies, Sauces (soy sauce, sriracha), Condiments (mustard, mayonnaise)

Grains and Cereals: Rice varieties not commonly grown in the U.S., Quinoa, Specialty flours (e.g., chickpea flour, semolina)

Spices and Herbs: Black pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamom, Turmeric, Saffron, Oregano, Basil

Oils and Fats: Olive oil, Coconut oil, Palm oil, Avocado oil, Ghee

Meat & Seafood: Lamb, Goat, Certain cuts of beef and pork not commonly produced in the U.S., Shrimp, Salmon, Tuna, Crab, Lobster, Tilapia, Sardines

Dairy Products: Specialty cheeses (Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, etc.), Yogurts, Butter, Certain milk products

We don't have to bend to those looking to raise the cost of living if we work together!

Produce: Bananas, Pineapples, Mangoes, Kiwis, Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, etc.), Berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.), Grapes, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Avocados, Asparagus, Garlic, Onions, Mushrooms

If interested, just message me. I can't promise we can get everything in a backyard or home setup, like the livestock, but I'll see what I can do to help. Systems don't cost too much to build and they're pretty self-sustaining once they're operational, and maintenance is pretty easy.